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Radio Heartland Live Holiday ConcertsRadio Heartland celebrated the 2009 holiday season with the help of some friends.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/12/23/heartland_holiday_concerts?refid=0
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600Works Progress Administration on Radio HeartlandThree members of Works Progress Administration perform on Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/12/19/wpa?refid=0
Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600Katie McMahon on Radio HeartlandIrish singer Katie McMahon on Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/12/10/katie_mcmahon?refid=0
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600Jeff Ray and the Stakes on Radio HeartlandJeff Ray and the Stakes perform on Radio Heartlandhttp://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/11/28/jeff_ray?refid=0
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600Cliff Eberhardt on Radio HeartlandCliff Eberhardt performs songs from "500 Miles: The Blue Rock Sessions" on Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/11/28/cliff_eberhardt?refid=0
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600Project Trio on Radio HeartlandProject Trio performs live in the Radio Heartland studios.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/11/11/project_trio?refid=0
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600John Gorka on Radio HeartlandSinger-songwriter John Gorka performs on Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/11/04/john_gorka?refid=0
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600Willie Murphy on Radio HeartlandTwin Cities music legend Willie Murphy talks about his new album, "A Shot of Love in a Time of Need"http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/11/04/willie_murphy?refid=0
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600The cast of the musical "Buddy" on Radio HeartlandThe cast from the History Theatre's production of "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" performs on Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/10/23/buddy_holly_story?refid=0
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500Ann Reed on Radio HeartlandAnn Reed performs songs from her new album, "Where The Earth Is Round"http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/10/23/ann_reed?refid=0
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500Drew Nelson on Radio HeartlandSinger songwriter Drew Nelson performs on Radio Heartlandhttp://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/10/16/drew_nelson?refid=0
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500The Pines on Radio HeartlandThe Pines perform in the studio for Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/10/16/pines-radio-heartland?refid=0
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem on Radio HeartlandRani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem perform live in Radio Heartland studio.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/10/10/rani_arbo?refid=0
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500Harry Manx on Radio HeartlandCanadian blues artist Harry Manx performs live in the Radio Heartland studio.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/10/02/harry_manx?refid=0
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500Sally Barris on Radio HeartlandNashville singer-songwriter Sally Barris performs on Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/09/25/sally_barris?refid=0
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500Jake Armerding on Radio HeartlandSinger songwriter Jake Armerding performs on Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/09/17/jake_armerding?refid=0
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500Radio Heartland at the Minnesota State FairRadio Heartland live at the Minnesota State Fair August 28, 2009.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/08/31/rh_state_fair_2009?refid=0
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500Charlie Parr performs on Radio HeartlandCharlie Parr stops by between tours to play some songs from his latest CD, "Roustabout."http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/08/15/charlie_parr?refid=0
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0500The Roe Family Singers on Radio HeartlandThe Roe Family Singers perform songs from "The Earth and All That Is In It" in the studio.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/07/14/roe_family_singers?refid=0
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500Maguire, Wagner and Glover Celebrate Woody GuthrieCharlie Maguire, Pop Wagner and Tony Glover get together to perform Woody Guthrie songs on, what would have been, his 97th birthday.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/07/09/guthrie_tribute?refid=0
Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson on Radio HeartlandHusband and wife duo Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson perform songs from "Rattlin' Bones" live in the studio.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/06/24/chambers_nicholson?refid=0
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500Two Many Banjos perform on Radio HeartlandEverybody knows a banjo joke or two. But what happens when the plucky bluegrass instrument takes over a band? Can you have too much of a good thing?http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/06/24/two_many_banjos?refid=0
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500The Baldwin Sisters together on Radio HeartlandChristina Baldwin and Jennifer Baldwin Peden perform together in a production of "Sister Stories," commissioned for them by Nautilus Music Theater.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/06/18/sister_stories?refid=0
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500The Orange Mighty Trio performs on Radio HeartlandLocal "bluegrassical" trio, The Orange Mighty Trio, performs songs from their new album in the studio.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/06/10/orange_mighty_trio?refid=0
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0500Nikki and the RueMates perform on Radio HeartlandNikki and the RueMates perform songs from their new album, "We All Live Together".http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/06/03/nikki_and_ruemates?refid=0
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500Gypsy Mania performs on Radio Heartland"Hot club" jazz isn't new to Minnesota. In fact, there are several bands in the region performing the 20th Century style of jazz attributed to Django Reinhardt and Stephanne Grappelli. And the members of Gypsy Mania say the Twin Cities, in fact, has become the center for that style of music lately.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/05/27/gypsy_mania?refid=0
Sat, 30 May 2009 21:00:00 -0500James Hersch performs on Radio HeartlandJames Hersch has done the coffeehouse circuit and house concerts and sold handfuls of records. But with the audiences changing and listeners' buying habits shifting, he's decided to go a different direction with "The 52 Song Project."http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/05/27/james_hersch?refid=0
Sat, 30 May 2009 21:00:00 -0500Saturday Night at the Stage Door Piano BarDan Chouinard and friends recorded live at the Fitzgerald Theater May 30, 2009.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/05/30/dan_chouinard?refid=0
Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500Tim Sparks performs on Radio HeartlandLocal guitarist Tim Sparks has been all over the musical globe in the past few decades since moving to Minnesota. He was one of the founding members of the jazz trio Rio Nido. He's also recorded albums of European and Mediterranean folk music as well as classical music.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/05/23/tim_sparks?refid=0
Tue, 26 May 2009 13:40:39 -0500Randy Weeks performs on Radio HeartlandSometimes a fresh change of scenery can spark the creative process. That's the story behind Randy Weeks' latest album, "Going My Way."http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/05/07/randy_weeks?refid=0
Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500Eric Bibb performs in the Radio Heartland studioEric Bibb has a unique background. He was born in the U.S., but has lived out of the country for nearly two decades, calling Helsinki, Finland his home now. So he brings a fresh perspective to blues music and his latest album, "Get Onboard."http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/05/09/eric_bibb?refid=0
Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00:00 -0500'The Power of Two: Duos Concert' from Radio HeartlandKaren Savoca and Pete Heitzman, Lou and Peter Berryman and Storyhill all come together at the Fitzgerald Theater for Radio Heartland's "The Power of Two: Duos Concert" hosted by Dale Connelly.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/05/06/power_of_two?refid=0
Mon, 04 May 2009 08:06:41 -0500Carmen Souza Band performs on Radio HeartlandIt's difficult to pin down Carmen Souza's background. Her musical influences are jazz, gospel, soul, world music from Europe, the U.S., the Mediterranean and Africa. And she now lives in London.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/05/02/carmen_souza?refid=0
Sat, 02 May 2009 08:00:00 -0500Sara and Sean Watkins on Radio HeartlandBrother and sister combination Sara and Sean Watkins perform music from Sara's new solo CD.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/04/25/sara_watkins?refid=0
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0500Jearlyn Steele at the Fitzgerald TheaterJearlyn Steele concludes her statewide Troubadour concert series at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul with family and friends.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/06/02/jearlyn_steele?refid=0
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0500Susan Werner And Cheryl Wheeler LiveSusan Werner and Cheryl Wheeler perform live at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis in a live performance for Radio Heartland.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2009/04/06/werner_wheeler_concert?refid=0
Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500Krista Detor performs in The Current studioSinger-songwriter Krista Detor has roots all over the U.S., including California, North Dakota, and her current home in Bloomington, Indiana. She's moved around a lot in her career and her touring schedule echoes that long road. She'll be doing her third European tour in 12 months in March of 2009.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/12/03/krista_detor?refid=0
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:40:00 -0600Meg Hutchinson performs in The Current studioOne would think that folksingers in Boston are lining up to get gigs and trying to out-do each other in a fiercely competitive scene. But Meg Hutchinson says it's more of a family atmosphere. She's one of Red House Records' newest singer-songwriters and says the Boston scene, where she lives now, is supportive and thriving.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/12/02/meg_hutchinson?refid=0
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:20:00 -0600John Gorka performs in The Current studiosGorka recorded his very first album, "I Know", on the Red House label back in 1987. He then signed with Windham Hill and recorded five more albums before returning to Red House for four more. John is currently recording new material for yet another Red House recording.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/11/21/john_gorka?refid=0
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:20:00 -0600Ben Sollee performs in The Current studioBen Sollee takes the cello way out of it's roots as a classical stringed instrument. While his music teacher gave him permission to study his "other" music, he made sure Sollee kept his nose firmly planted in the traditional cello repertoire.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/11/19/ben_sollee?refid=0
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:30:00 -0600Carrie Rodriguez performs in The Current studiosCarrie Rodriguez has branched out from her roots as "another Texas fiddle player." In her years on the road, she's grown from playing back-up fiddle to headlining her own band. She lives in New York now and is on tour with her newest album, "She Ain't Me," which includes help from songwriting partners Dan Wilson, Gary Louris and Mary Gauthier.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/11/07/carrie_rodriguez?refid=0
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:20:00 -0600KaiserCartel performs in The Current studioDon't let Courtney Kaiser and Benjamin Cartel hear you say that you can't have a duo with just drums and guitar because they'll prove you wrong. The two formed a duo - both musically and romantically - after meeting several times at different gigs. Now they live and perform as KaiserCartel.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/11/05/kaisercartel?refid=0
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:20:00 -0600Sonya Kitchell performs in The Current studioSonya Kitchell released her first CD when she was only 16 and created a storm of sorts. Critics raved, audiences cheered, and that record opened a lot of doors for the Massachusetts singer-songwriter, including a tour with legendary jazz man Herbie Hancock.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/10/14/sonya_kitchell?refid=0
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:40:00 -0500Dave Stoddard and Laurie McClain perform in The Current studioDave Stoddard says he wrote his first song on piano in kindergarten. Hearing him play, you could buy that, but knowing him, you might think he's pulling your leg.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/10/09/stoddard_mcclain?refid=0
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:40:00 -0500Aaron Espe performs in The Current studioWhat does it take to break into the music industry as a singer-songwriter? It helps to have friends in the business. It also helps, a lot, to be good at your craft. Luckily, for Aaron Espe, he could check off both of those necessities.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/10/07/aaron_espe?refid=0
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:40:00 -0500Pete Morton performs in The Current studioIt's hard to nail down a typical Pete Morton show because you get a little bit of everything. Pete admits he's a news junkie, and a lot of his material is based on current events and world politics. However, he's just as capable of misting up the eyes of the audience with a love song.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/09/26/pete_morton?refid=0
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:40:00 -0500Dar Williams performs in The Current studioUpstate New York singer-songwriter Dar Williams is out with a new CD called, "The Promised Land." She says its a new direction for her with songs that are melodic, yet simple. To achieve that sound she worked with producer Brad Wood in hopes that he would coax her into new territory.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/09/23/dar_williams?refid=0
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:40:00 -0500The Steele sisters perform in The Current studioRuby's Caberet is back in the warehouse district of Minneapolis with a new face. It's now called Ruby's at The Lab and the very first show is a reproduction of "Sisters," a play about the richness of sisterhood with or without brothers.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/09/17/steele_sisters?refid=0
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0500Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet performs in The Current studioThe Sparrow Quartet doesn't fit any musical molds. They could be placed into a bluegrass box just as easily as a classical box or anywhere in between.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/09/16/sparrow_quartet?refid=0
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:45:00 -0500The Morning Show Live at Minnesota State FairThe Morning Show broadcast live from the Minnesota State Fair with special guests Ann Reed, Dan Wilson, Pert' Near Sandstone, and the annual "Where's Eric" game.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/08/22/morningshow_fair?refid=0
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500The Tannahill Weavers perform in The Current studiosThe Tannahill Weavers are a Scottish band that have been playing traditional Celtic music for 40-plus years. There have been a few personnel changes over the years, but some of the members go back to the early '70s.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/08/07/tannahill_weaver?refid=0
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:40:00 -0500Cafe Accordion Orchestra performs in The Current studioFrench, Italian, Mexican and American music are all parts of Cafe Accordion's repertoire, but their newest recording, "Germaine," takes the listener all over the world.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/07/14/cafe_accordion?refid=0
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0500Judith Owen performs in The Current studiosSigning with a large record label has always been a career goal for most performers, but Judith Owen says it doesn't necessarily guarantee success. After a huge management shake down at Capitol Records, Owen regained the ownership of some of her songs and re-recorded them to be released on her new CD, "Mopping Up Karma."http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/07/03/judith_owen?refid=0
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0500Roma di Luna performs in The Current studiosRoma di Luna is releasing their third studio album, "Casting the Bones" and it has a new feel. The sound of the local duo has transformed over the past months by adding the influence of other musicians and friends.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/06/13/roma_diluna?refid=0
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:40:00 -0500Chris Koza performs in The Current studioTwin Cities songwriter Chris Koza is out with a new album titled "The Dark, Delirious Morning." It's his third full-length recording. The disc is already being called "Beatle-esque" and "bouncy" and Koza admits he's pretty proud of it.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/06/04/chris_koza?refid=0
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:20:00 -0500Dan Chouinard performs in The Current studiosIn the summer of 2002, Dan Chouinard bicycled around Europe with an accordion strapped to his back, and created music, made friends, and what turned out to be the contents of a staged musical variety show at the Fitzgerald Theater called, "Cafe Europa." The show was such a success that Dan has created the sequel, "Cafe Europa II."http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/05/29/dan_chouinard?refid=0
Thu, 29 May 2008 07:00:00 -0500Ann Reed: Song for Minnesota ConcertAfter hundreds of miles, e-mails and eager people Ann Reed's quest to write a new song for Minnesota is over. Or is it? On May 3, 2008 Ann got together some of her favorite musicians to present a concert that was the culmination of the tour.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2008/05/03/song_minnesota?refid=0
Thu, 22 May 2008 09:29:02 -0500Gordon Johnson on "GJ4"Twin Cities bassist Gordon Johnson is out with another "Trios" album. This is the fourth in a series of recordings featuring Gordy, along with a variety of different jazz pianists and drummers.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2008/05/22/gordy_johnson?refid=0
Thu, 22 May 2008 08:00:00 -0500Lucy Wainwright Roche performs in The Current studiosSo if your parents are musicians and your siblings and all of your friends are also musicians, it's in the stars that YOU would become a musician. Right? "Nope", says Lucy Wainwright Roche.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/05/01/wainwright_roche?refid=0
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:45:00 -0500The New Roots Duo performs in The Current studiosThe New Roots Duo is comprised of a pair of local fingerstyle guitarists, Ben Woolman and Dan Schwartz. Both have successful individual careers in the music industry, but found that their playing styles fit well together.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/30/new_roots?refid=0
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 -0500Ann Reed prepares to unveil the "Song for Minnesota"Ann is charged with writing a Song for Minnesota and has been taking suggestions from listeners. The Song is actually turning into several "Songs" for the state's sesquicentennial.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/29/ann_reed?refid=0
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 -0500Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman perform in The Current studioKaren Savoca and Pete Heitzman are making a pass through Minnesota. The duo, from upstate New York, originally started as a band, but have honed their sound down to a duo with Pete's amazing guitar work and Karen's voice and love for percussion.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/24/karen_savoca?refid=0
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:40:00 -0500Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion perform in The Current studioSarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion have been busy. They're on the road, complete with guitars, pens, paper, and kids.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/23/guthrie_irion?refid=0
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:00 -0500Peter Ostroushko performs in The Current studio"Lordy Lucas!" That was almost the name of the Peter Ostroushko's Heartland Band, but an executive nixed it. No matter what you call it, Ostroushko's band and concerts over the past several years in the Midwest have gathered fans for the local musician.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/17/peter_ostroushko?refid=0
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:30:00 -0500Storyhill performs in The Current studiosFollowing the success of their Red House Records debut recording, Storyhill has been constantly touring, playing coffee houses, colleges, festivals and winning songwriting contests. And somehow, through all the miles Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson have also found time to write.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/11/storyhill?refid=0
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:30:00 -0500Peter Lang performs in The Current studioIt seems at one time or another in a music legend's life, he returns to the music that got him into the career in the first place. That's what Peter Lang did. His twelfth album is being released this week and after a career being labeled a folk and fingerstyle guitar ace, Lang is returning to his blues roots.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/08/peter_lang?refid=0
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:30:00 -0500Pat Donohue performs in The Current studioPat Donohue is no stranger to public radio listeners all across the country as the ace guitarist of the Guy's All Star Shoe Band on A Prairie Home Companion. He's also from Minnesota, based in St. Paul, and can be seen with various combinations of musicians around the area.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/03/26/pat_donohue?refid=0
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500Boiled In Lead performs in The Current studiosIt's been 25 years since Boiled In Lead started playing music in the Twin Cities area. Over the years, the band has released several records, seen bars and nightclubs come and go (and crash and burn) and has had a few personnel changes too.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/03/17/boiled_in_lead?refid=0
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:26:20 -0500Karen Vieno Paurus performs in The Current studioIf you get out to nightclubs in the Twin Cities at all, there's a good chance you've heard Karen Vieno Paurus play and sing. She's often seen with Lili's Burlesque Revue as the "Sultry Chanteuse" and has been involved with a few MPR "Stage Session" shows at the Fitzgerald Theater.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/03/14/karen_paurus?refid=0
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:41:53 -0500Pert' Near Sandstone performs in The Current studioLocal bluegrass band Pert' Near Sandstone performs in studio to promote elementary music fundraiser at First Avenue.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/03/13/pert_near_sandstone?refid=0
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:30:00 -0500Hanners and King perform in The Current studioDavid Hanners and Bernie King are among several Twin Cities musicians are gathering on the anniversary of Townes Van Zandt's birthday, March 6,2008 at Lee's Liquor Lounge to pay tribute to the late songwriter.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/03/06/van_zandt_tribute?refid=0
Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0600Ann Reed and the Song for Minnesota, Part 5Part five of our discussion with Ann Reed and the Song for Minnesota. Ann talks about the latest additions and subtractions to her song for Minnesota's sesquicentennial.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2008/03/05/ann_reed?refid=0
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0600The Brass Kings perform in The Current studioEverything but the kitchen sink. That's what your stage looks like when The Brass Kings show up to play a gig. They haul in a washboard, part of a refrigerator door, an old washtub, some rope, a pole, and an arm load of various guitars.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2008/02/28/brass_kings?refid=0
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 -0600Ann Reed and the Song for Minnesota, Pt. 4Ann Reed stops by the studio to update Dale and Jim Ed on the Song for Minnesota project.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/25/ann_reed4?refid=0
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:01:24 -0600Connie Evingson performs in The Current studiosLocal jazz singer Connie Evingson has a new CD out, "Little Did I Dream" - a tribute to the witty local songwriter Dave Frishberg. This is not the first time Evingson has paid tribute to an artist with local roots, but she said she's always been a fan of Frishberg's and the project was long overdue.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/22/connie_evingson?refid=0
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:13:58 -0600Neal Hagberg performs in The Current studioOver the past several years singing and touring with his wife Leandra, Neal Hagberg has collected ideas for songs that don't necessarily fit the "Neal and Leandra mold." In fact, the songs are a definite departure from the duo's act and are meant to make the listener feel a tad bit uncomfortable, and challenge fears and beliefs.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/20/neal_hagberg?refid=0
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:08:00 -0600Carrie Newcomer performs in The Current studioIn her eleventh album, Carrie Newcomer continues on a constant journey through human relationships - relationships we have with each other and spiritual relationships within our own hearts. She admits to being a "theology nerd" and that her songs often ask really good questions, but leaving the answer lines open to the listener.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/18/carrie_newcomer?refid=0
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:00 -0600Dan Newton performs in The Current studiosChances are, if you've heard any live music in the Twin Cities at any time you've seen Dan "Daddy Squeeze" Newton in his trademark hi-top Chuck Taylors playing the accordion. He's the founding member of several area bands including the Cafe Accordion Orchestra, the Rocking Pinecones, Jumbo Yaya and others.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/11/dan_newton?refid=0
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:32:29 -0600Spaghetti Western String Co. performs in The Current studioWhat do you call a string ensemble when it adds a wind instrument? "Good question," say the members of the Spaghetti Western String Co. They've added a clarinetist in the past year which moved them in new musical directions while maintaining their indefinable sound.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/07/spaghetti_western?refid=0
Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 -0600Ann Reed talks about the Song for Minnesota - Part 3The third installment in our series of conversations with songwriter Ann Reed as she continues her statewide tour and writes a new Minnesota song with help from listeners and audience members.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/06/ann_reed3?refid=0
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:19:57 -0600Ellis performs in The Current studiosEllis is talented singer-songwriter based out of the Twin Cities with a loyal, involved fan base. So involved, in fact, that they had a large part in producing a recent live album by helping her decide the album's musical direction and which songs to include.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/01/ellis?refid=0
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:41:21 -0600Mike and Tom Mangione perform in The Current studioBrothers Mike and Tom Mangione have influenced each other musically from their earliest days. Mike's first chord was the upside down E he learned from Tom. Together they've made a career of playing the instrument incorrectly.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/24/magione?refid=0
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:04:20 -0600Ann Reed talks about the Song for Minnesota - Part 2The second installment of our on-going conversation with singer songwriter Ann Reed as she continues her statewide tour and writes a new Minnesota song, with help from listeners.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/22/ann_reed?refid=0
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:32:11 -0600Ann Reed talks about the Song for MinnesotaAs singer songwriter Ann Reed prepares to embark on the first leg of her statewide tour, she discusses the writing of a new Minnesota song, with help from listeners.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/08/ann_reed1?refid=0
Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:07:00 -0600Alison Rae & Julie Lee perform in The Current studiosIt's been said that Nashville has more songwriters per capita than most other towns. Alison Rae and Julie Lee are both singer-songwriters with Nashville experience. Alison spent a few years there before moving back home to Minnesota. Julie lives there now and has had success not only recording her own music, but also having it recorded by the likes of Alison Krauss.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/12/13/alisonrae_julielee?refid=0
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:19:54 -0600The Get-Rites perform in The Current studioHarkening back to the music of the Louvin Brothers, The Get-Rites' country gospel songs don't leave out anything one needs to get converted. Tom Feldmann delivers the message in these songs right up front and lays the cards on the table.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/12/06/the_get_rites?refid=0
Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:31:38 -0600Michael Monroe performs in The Current studiosNow in his fourth decade of performing, Michael Monroe is out with his newest recording, "Wintersong". It's a collection of songs and instrumentals inspired by the beauty of the winter season.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/12/05/michael_monroe?refid=0
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:38:27 -0600Dakota Dave Hull performs in The Current studiosLocal guitarist, producer, radio host, and musical historian Dakota Dave Hull has a new album he's releasing in the fall of 2008. It's more of what Dave does best, and that is write and interpret original and traditional American music on any number of guitars from his wide collection.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/29/dakota_dave_hull?refid=0
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:09:53 -0600Over The Rhine performs in The Current studioJohnny and June did it, so Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler are hoping they can be among those married couples who successfully write and produce music together. So far, it's working very well.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/26/over_the_rhine?refid=0
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0600Leo Kottke performs in The Current studiosLeo Kottke will be one of the first to say perfection is imperfect. Or that imperfection is, well...artistic. He is a legend among guitarists. He burst on to the scene in 1969 with an album recorded live at the Scholar Coffee House in the Twin Cities and has amazed listeners ever since.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/21/leo_kottke?refid=0
Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:00:00 -0600John Wills performs in The Current studiosMinneapolis-based singer-songwriter John Wills says his music is influenced by delta bluesmen, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and others; however, he started out his career in a punk band.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/19/john_wills?refid=0
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:01:19 -0600Lou and Peter Berryman perform in The Current studiosThere's an art to writing a funny song. Do you load it up with silliness, or do you try to sneak in something serious from time to time? Lou and Peter Berryman are masters of the silly song. and they do - occasionally - work in deeper and thought-provoking issues.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/16/the_berrymans?refid=0
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:53:35 -0600John Gorka performs in The Current studiosWhat do you do after 20 years as a singer-songwriter when you've recorded an armload of successful CDs, toured the country filling concert halls and coffee houses, and written hundreds of songs? You release a two-disc, high-quailty DVD set of some of your best songs, recorded in a theater in Los Angeles without an audience.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/15/john_gorka?refid=0
Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:23:27 -0600Peter Mayer performs in The Current studiosPeter Mayer finally gave in to pressure. His albums and concerts are full of wonderfully crafted, meaningful, deep songs. However, his new CD "Novelties" is full of his "not so serious" songs.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/14/peter_mayer?refid=0
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:29:05 -0600Johnsmith performs in The Current studiosJohnsmith calls himself a "blue collar" songwriter and by looking at his history you could say that's accurate. He spent a number of years as a songwriter for Nashville music companies and has won numerous awards for his creations including honors at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. He also teaches songwriting to up and coming performers.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/07/johnsmith?refid=0
Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:23:41 -0600Keb' Mo' performs in The Current studiosKeb' Mo' doesn't like to be pigeon-holed. But he is. Often. Born Kevin Moore in South Los Angeles, he was raised on gospel, played R&B and pop, but was later influenced by jazz and blues and now is widely known as one of the country's best blues singer-songwriters.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/02/keb_mo?refid=0
Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:08:30 -0500Diane Jarvi performs in The Current studioDiane Jarvi was born in the US, but her ancestry is most definitely Finnish. She's known for her unique interpretations of world and folk music and her poetry. On her most recent recording she explores more Finnish traditional music, but also dives into Gypsy jazz.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/10/17/diane_jarvi?refid=0
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:23:03 -0500The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank perform in the Current studiosWhat's in a name? A little of this, a little of that, according to the Alexy brothers. They live near Duluth currently, but grew up in New Jersey and spent a lot of time hanging with their Uncle Frank. So much time, in fact, that they call themselves the Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/10/12/hobo_nephews?refid=0
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:17:26 -0500Martin Sexton performs in the Current studioYou'd think Martin Sexton was born in the soul music scene, but he claims it was something he found later in life, with help from the movies and a large hamburger chain with golden arches.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/09/27/martin_sexton?refid=0
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:08:15 -0500Pieta Brown performs in the Current studioBeing the daughter of Grammy-winning folk artist Greg Brown, music was a natural part of her Pieta Brown's childhood. She grew up exposed to all sorts of music in both southern Iowa and Alabama.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/09/26/pieta_brown?refid=0
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:00:02 -0500Jevetta Steele performs in the Current studioSeveral years ago, Jevetta Steele wrote and starred in a production called "Two Queens One Castle." The show is based upon her recovery from a destructive love triangle in her marriage. The show was a hit and played in other theaters around the country.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/09/19/jevetta_steele?refid=0
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:23:23 -0500Roma di Luna performs in the Current studioAlexei and Channy Moon Casselle met in high school, dated, went their separate ways, stayed in touch, and now are married and living in Minneapolis. They also come from various musical backgrounds: classical, bluegrass and hip-hop.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/09/06/20070906_roma_di_luna?refid=0
Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:14:27 -0500Jimmy LaFave performs in the Current studioAustin, TX has loads of good songwriters. To be good songwriter them and to be making a living at it puts you in pretty good company. Jimmy LaFave is there.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/07/02/jimmy_lafave?refid=0
Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:52:01 -0500Monroe Crossing perform in the Current studioMonroe Crossing does it the old-fashioned way: by standing around one microphone, leaning in and backing off when they have to balance the overall sound of the five instruments and vocal harmonies. It's a dance they make about 150 times a year in concerts all over the Midwest.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/06/28/monroe_crossing?refid=0
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:06:15 -0500Clearwater Hot Club peform in the Current studioTwenty-two year old Guitarist Sam Miltich is in the process of releasing his third album. He and his father Matthew formed the Clearwater Hot Club some years ago to play the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/06/22/clearwater_hot_club?refid=0
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:33:29 -0500Willy Mason performs in the Current studioDo you tell your kids to go directly to college after high school, or do you tell them to take a year off and figure out their life? Maybe you're like Willy Mason: he was planning to go to college, but ended up touring at age 17.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/06/20/willy_mason?refid=0
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:46:42 -0500Charlie Parr performs live in the Current studiosThe new album from Bluesman Charlie Parr was recorded in his neighbor's garage - birds chirping, water on the floor, kids running by - and he feels that the setting allowed him to perform like he wanted.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/05/30/chalie_parr?refid=0
Wed, 30 May 2007 08:30:47 -0500Rachel Ries performs in the Current studiosWhen we last met our hero she had driven all night to join us in Jackson for our live show at the Historic State Theater last summer.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/05/25/rachel_ries?refid=0
Thu, 24 May 2007 11:15:25 -0500Cliff Eberhardt performs in the Current studioCliff Eberhardt was on the verge of ending his career after recovering from a serious car accident, but the songs kept coming and led him to record another album for Red House Records.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/05/09/cliff_eberhardt?refid=0
Mon, 07 May 2007 09:00:23 -0500Susan Werner performs in The Current studiosSusan Werner brings to her music a background in classical, jazz, folk and rock music. She's no stranger to several instruments and has been known to launch into an aria during her folk concert tours.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/05/02/susan_werner?refid=0
Wed, 02 May 2007 15:35:42 -0500Charlie Maguire performs in the Current studioCharlie Maguire trusts his friends, and depends on them for input. That's just we he did in his new album, "Good Eye Blind". His long-time friend and producer Steve Wiese helped him shape his group of new songs, hired just the right musicians and recorded the album at Creation Studios in Minneapolis.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/04/25/charlie_maguire?refid=0
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:47:08 -0500Neal & Leandra perform in studioIt's been twenty years since Neal and Leandra starting singing together. Since then, they've released several recordings, got married, started a family and have made a career out of their music and engaging personalities.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/04/17/neal_leandra?refid=0
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:43:48 -0500Tom Feldmann and the Get-Rites perform in studioOne wouldn't guess Tom Feldmann grew up in the Midwest after hearing his latest CD, and that's exactly the sound he was aiming for.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/03/27/tom_feldmann?refid=0
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:39:40 -0500Uncle Earl finds an unlikely fanSo what's it like to have a rock star produce your folky-bluegrass album? Ask the women of Uncle Earl. They're touring right now in support of their CD, "Waterloo, Tennessee" which was produced by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/03/02/uncle_earl?refid=0
Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:00:43 -0600Rickie Lee Jones performs in studioIn 1979, a young Rickie Lee Jones got a big taste of success from her debut self-titled album and the hit song, "Chuck E's in Love." Today, she's back on the road touring in support of her new record, "Sermon on Exposition Boulevard" and she says it was the right thing to do at the right time.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/02/22/rickie_lee_jones?refid=0
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:00:00 -0600Molly Maher continues her growth as an artistPatience pays off for Molly Maher, as she feels her new album - while not her first - contains some of her best work.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/02/20/molly_maher?refid=0
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:16:26 -0600Bringing Easter Parade to the stageThe Chanhassen Dinner Theatres were granted permission to take an Irving Berlin film musical and premeire a new stage musical from the 1948 film, "Easter Parade". The film starred Fred Astaire and Judy Garland.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/02/14/easter_parade?refid=0
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:49:59 -0600Storyhill puts their history to workChris Cunningham and Johnny Hermanson have been playing together since high school, and this familiarity creates a chemistry that impressed both Grammy-winner Dan Wilson and Red House Records.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/02/12/storyhill?refid=0
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:09:48 -0600The New Riverside Ramblers keep the Cajun comingThe New Riverside Ramblers have been a big part of Minnesota's traditional Cajun music revival for years. They make regular appearances around town to promote the Louisiana music and even offer dance lessons at their shows.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/02/07/new_riverside?refid=0
Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:32:56 -0600No rest for Peter Mulvey and Clive BarnesPeter Mulvey, a product of Wisconsin and a regular performer in The Morning Show playlist, is touring the country constantly. He even books some regular gigs in Ireland where he met Clive Barnes, a respected guitarist and singer in his own right.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/01/22/mulvey_barnes?refid=0
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:11:56 -0600The draw of Carousel remainsThe last time you heard "You'll Never Walk Alone" you were probably wearing a robe and carrying a diploma. But did you know where that song came from? It's from the Rogers and Hammerstein show, "Carousel" and it was an unusual musical for it's time.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2007/01/19/carousel?refid=0
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:43:41 -0600The last work of Violinist Raphael FraisseFrench violinist Raphael Fraisse found a home in Minnesota with the explosion of the "hot club" music scene.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/01/19/raphael_fraisse?refid=0
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:38:56 -0600Piper's Crow bucks expectationsTwo sets of bagpipes in one room at the same time. Sounds impossible, but the result is lovely when it is members of the Minnesota-based Celtic ensemble, Piper's Crow.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/01/17/pipers_crow?refid=0
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:19:23 -0600Alice Peacock keeps the "up north" with herGrowing up without a TV isn't all bad, according to Alice Peacock. Now living in Chicago, Alice hails from White Bear Lake, dontcha know. And she's quick to revert back to a heavy Minnesota accent on cue.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/12/27/alice_peacock?refid=0
Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:55:55 -0600Free Range Pickin' pulls together for the holidayFree Range Pickin' has been quite busy this past year, although not necessarily together as a bluegrass band. They've been able to get together the last three years for a special holiday show at Minneapolis' Cedar Cultural Center.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/12/06/free_range_pickin?refid=0
Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:47:17 -0600Leo Kottke performs in studioStill spending 80% of his days on the road, life hasn't slowed down for Leo Kottke. His late collaborations with bassist Mike Gordon have helped with record sales and he says the two are talking about a possible third release soon.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/11/14/leo_kottke?refid=0
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:00:00 -0600John Gorka performs in studioIt's been 18 years since John Gorka released his first recording. He's just released his first new record in three years on Red House Records, "Writing in the Margins" with some songs about love and war and hope for the future.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/11/10/john_gorka?refid=0
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:52:06 -0600Larry Long performs in studioLarry Long is a troubadour from Minnesota. He's been writing and singing for well over three decades in the style of Woody Guthrie and uses his music for community service and education.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/11/09/larry_long?refid=0
Thu, 09 Nov 2006 09:17:22 -0600Justin Roth performs in studioJustin Roth has a problem. A good problem, though. He's a Minnesota boy, has a few records out and plays a LOT. But most of his gigs are on the road: in the Northeast, West, Mountains and not much in his hometown.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/11/08/justin_roth?refid=0
Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:13:50 -0600Dave Stoddard performs in studioBeing compared to Randy Newman isn't a bad thing for most musicians, and Dave Stoddard loves it. He's a songwriter from originally from Wisconsin, but makes his home in Fergus Falls these days.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/11/06/dave_stoddard?refid=0
Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:09:56 -0600Claudia Schmidt performs in studioSinger-songwriter Claudia Schmidt has almost run the whole musical gamut: from folk to poetry to blues to swing and now, Jazz.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/10/25/claudia_schmidt?refid=0
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:13:05 -0500Pete Morton performs live in studioPete Morton's background is in rock-and-roll, but he's a busker now: a singer-songwriter from England, living and writing songs on the road. His latest record is "Flying an Unknown Flag."http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/09/28/jpete_morton?refid=0
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:15:55 -0500Eric Bibb turns the blues upside-downEric Bibb refers to his music as "upside-down blues," blues that don't talk about life's problems as much as they do life's joys.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/09/27/eric_bibb?refid=0
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:05:27 -0500Jon Vezner, Celeste Krenz, and Lindsay Mac record for North House Folk SchoolFor the past five years, Nashville songwriter Jon Vezner has gathered some other musician friends together to perform a concert to help raise funds for the North House Folk School.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/09/26/north_house?refid=0
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:58:43 -0500Lynn Miles - in studioCanadian singer Lynn Miles writes many of her songs in her car while on tour. She stopped in the Morning Show studio and chatted with Dale and Jim Ed about songwriting, driving, and the big country north of us.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/09/22/lynn_miles?refid=0
Fri, 22 Sep 2006 08:00:12 -0500Geoff Muldaur - in studioRichard Thompson once said of Geoff Muldaur, "There are only three white blues singers - Geoff Muldaur is at least two of them."http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/09/22/geoff_muldaur?refid=0
Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:22:54 -0500Eliza Gilkyson - in studioFor Eliza Gilkyson, music is a family affair. Her father is songwriter Terry Gilkyson and her son Cisco Ryder is playing percussion on stage with her now.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/09/14/eliza_gilkyson?refid=0
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:41:44 -0500Connie Evingson and the Hot Club of SwedenTwin Cities vocalist Connie Evingson already had a "hot club" jazz record out so she was ready to move on to her next project. But then she met the Hot Club of Sweden on a winter trip to Stockholm. The result is a new CD, "Stockholm Sweetnin'," that was released this summer in Minnesota.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/09/07/connie_evingson?refid=0
Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:20:37 -0500Cafe Accordion Orchestra - in studioThe Cafe Accordion Orchestra's new CD "Cinema", is a tribute to film music ranging from slap-accompaniment to love ballads.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/09/05/cafe_accordion?refid=0
Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:12:58 -0500The Get Up JohnsThe Get Up Johns are a Twin Cities duo that loves old time country gospel and folk and remind many of the Louvin Brothers, perhaps the most well-known of the "brother groups."http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/07/31/get_up_johns?refid=0
Fri, 28 Jul 2006 13:55:54 -0500Sam Shaber - in studioSam Shaber's latest album is a live recording done at a club in Chicago. The record is called "In My Bones" and it consists of songs requested by fans in advance.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/07/13/sam_shaber?refid=0
Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:28:33 -0500Monroe Crossing - in studioBluegrass bands do something a lot of bands can't do: stand around one microphone and make music. It requires some "choreography" and a careful eye.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/06/30/monroe?refid=0
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:08:10 -0500The Sweet Colleens - in studioA cross between Irish, Cajun, Rock, and even some Caribbean sounds, The Sweet Colleens don't miss a beat. Collectively, the five members bring together many years of studio and live performance experience in genres covering a diverse spectrum.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/06/23/sweet_colleens?refid=0
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:12:12 -0500Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem - in studioRani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem are Signature Sounds recording artists from the east coast who have molded their sound from years of experience in different musical genres including swing, bluegrass, rock and blues.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/06/12/rani_arbo?refid=0
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 17:05:30 -0500The cast of "Singin' in the Rain" - in studioMany remember the successful 1952 film, "Singin' in the Rain" with famous music and dance scenes with Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor. But this spring, the Chanhassen Dinner Theater has done something unusual: made a stage musical based on the Hollywood film.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/06/07/singing_in_the_rain?refid=0
Fri, 09 Jun 2006 09:08:13 -0500Wood Brothers - in studioThey have the paperwork to prove they're real brothers. They were raised together in Colorado, but developed their musical chops in different cities.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/05/26/woods_brothers?refid=0
Thu, 25 May 2006 15:47:12 -0500Nautilus Music Theater and the cast of "I Am Anne Frank""I Am Anne Frank" combines excerpts from Anne's diary with songs that reveal the power of her inner lifehttp://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/05/18/i_am_anne_frank?refid=0
Thu, 18 May 2006 16:39:35 -0500Claudia Schmidt - in studioClaudia Schmidt says that there's "no tenure in this business," and she's been very busy writing, recording, and traveling lately.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/05/04/claudia_schmidt2?refid=0
Thu, 04 May 2006 14:41:39 -0500Michael Monroe - in studioNorth Shore singer/songwriter Michael Monroe has been making music from his solar-powered studio near Grand Marais and strumming guitars made from exotic woods for years.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/04/25/michael_monroe?refid=0
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:01 -0500Claudia Russell - in studioA lot of people pass through Berkeley, California, and a lot of people move there, but The Morning Show actually now knows someone FROM Berkeley, Claudia Russell.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/04/20/claudia_russell?refid=0
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:38:33 -0500Pop Wagner performs in studioPop Wagner performs "Drive Them Critters," "Old Paint," and "Zebra Dunn"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/02/02/pop_wagner?refid=0
Thu, 02 Feb 2006 09:11:55 -0600Wailin' Jennys perform in studioWailin' Jennys perform "Avila," "Bring 'Em All In," and "Long Time Travellerhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/01/18/wailin_jennys?refid=0
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:41:13 -0600Laura Caviani performs in studioLaura Caviani performs "Watchin' the Game," "Paper Cranes," and "Supper's Burnin'"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/01/17/laura_caviani?refid=0
Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:33:33 -0600Cherish the Ladies perform in studioCherish the Ladies perform "Ding Dong Merrily on High/Cat's Meow," "Sweet Thames," "Old Maids of Galway," and "Fair and Tender Ladies"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/12/19/cherish_the_ladies?refid=0
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:55:31 -0600Lindsey Mac performs in studioLindsey Mac performs "Small Revelation," "Pale Reflection," and "Lucy"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/12/14/lindsey_mac?refid=0
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:34:19 -0600Carrie Newcomer performs in studioCarrie Newcomer performs "Betty's Diner," "I Fly," "Leaves Don't Drop, They Just Let Go," and
"Bowling Baby"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/12/02/carrie_newcomer?refid=0
Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:18:18 -0600Peter Mayer performs in studioPeter Mayer performs "Christmas Morning," "God is a River," "The Houses of Winter," and "Make My Christmas Day"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/11/30/peter_mayer?refid=0
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:24:22 -0600Neal and Leandra perform in studioNeal and Leandra perform "Toyland," "Boswell's Lights," "Fool," and "Esta Noche"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/11/27/neal_and_leandra?refid=0
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:14:46 -0600Rodney Crowell performs in studioRodney Crowell performs "Dancin' Circles Round the Sun / Epictetus Speaks" and "Betty Was Black and Willie Was White"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/11/18/rodney_crowell?refid=0
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:33:11 -0600West Side Story performs in studioThe cast of the West Side Story joined Dale and Jim on the Morning show to perform songs from the musical.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/11/11/west_side_story?refid=0
Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:57:26 -0600Cosy Sheridan performs in studioCosy Sheridan performs "Ten Thousand Mothers," "Hannibal Across the Alps," and "Ant Hymn"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/11/10/cosy_sheridan?refid=0
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 14:53:29 -0600Gales of November perform in studioGales of November perform "Heaven Before We Know," "River in the Sea," "Out of the Blue," and "Crows"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/11/08/gales_of_november?refid=0
Tue, 08 Nov 2005 14:33:05 -0600David Stoddard performs in studioDavid Stoddard performs "Reality TV," "I Wrote A Song About You," and "Winter"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/11/04/david_stoddard?refid=0
Fri, 04 Nov 2005 14:22:28 -0600Spaghetti Western String Co perform in studioThe local chamber quartet joined Jim and Dale of the Morning Show to perform and talk about their influences ranging from traditional folk to classical that make them stand out as one of the most unique local groups.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/10/12/spaghetti_western_string_co?refid=0
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:32:48 -0500Jerry Rau performs in studioJerry Rau performs "Gypsy Girl," "Guitar's Call," and "All the Good People"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/10/06/jerry_rau?refid=0
Thu, 06 Oct 2005 12:22:59 -0500Ramblin' Jack Elliott performs in studioRamblin' Jack Elliott performs "Hard Travelin'," "Lorry Driver's Song," and "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/09/29/ramblin_jack_elliot?refid=0
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 12:08:01 -0500Taj Mahal performs in studioTaj Mahal performs "Catfish Blues" and "Zanzibar"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/09/27/taj_mahal?refid=0
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:03:08 -0500Pat Donohue performs in studioPat Donohue performs "Buddy the Blues," "Could Be Worse," "Who's Been Here," and "Gypsy Woman"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/09/16/pat_donohue?refid=0
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:42:28 -0500Weepies perform in studioThe Weepies perform "Rocks and Water," "Somebody Loved," "World Spins," and "Gotta Have You"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/09/07/weepies?refid=0
Wed, 07 Sep 2005 10:22:36 -0500Marcia Ball performs in studioMarcia Ball performs "Down the Road," "Louisiana 1927," "That's Enough of That Stuff," and "Count the Days"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/08/25/marcia_ball?refid=0
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:06:52 -0500Pines perform in studioThe Pines perform "Pale White Horse," "Midnight Sun," "Make a Run," and "Let's Go"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/08/05/pines?refid=0
Fri, 05 Aug 2005 09:25:35 -0500Little Charlie and the Nightcats perform in studioLittle Charlie and the Nightcats perform "So Good," "Deep Pockets," "Circling the Drain," and "Tag, You're It"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/07/07/little_charlie_and_the_nightcats?refid=0
Thu, 07 Jul 2005 11:49:30 -0500Michael Johnson performs in studioMichael Johnson performs "Emilio," "You Make Me Feel So So," "Oklahoma Stray," and "Company Man"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/06/24/michael_johnson?refid=0
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:09:57 -0500Boiled in Lead perform in studioBoiled in Lead perform "Jolly Tinker," "Music for a Found Harmonium," "Menfi," and "The MicroOrganism"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/06/03/boiled_in_lead?refid=0
Fri, 03 Jun 2005 11:36:38 -0500The Wailin' Jennys perform in studioWailin' Jennys perform "One Voice," "Arlington," and "Devil's Paintbrush Road"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/05/20/wailin_jennys?refid=0
Fri, 20 May 2005 11:32:25 -0500Leo Kottke performs in studioStill spending 80% of his days on the road, life hasn't slowed down for Leo Kottke. His recent collaborations with bassist Mike Gordon has helped him reach a wider audience. He talked with Jim and Ed of the Morning show about the recording process down in the Carribean and performed a few songs.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/04/29/leo_kottke?refid=0
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 11:28:19 -0500Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion perform in studioSarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion perform "Ceasefire," "Gervalis," "Dr. King," and "In Lieu of Flowers"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/04/19/sarah_lee_guthrie_and_johnny_irion?refid=0
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:07:59 -0500Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues perform in studioCorky Siegel's Chamber Blues perform "Opus 17," and "Unfinished Jump"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/03/31/corky_siegels_chamber_blues?refid=0
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:23:22 -0600Johnsmith performs in studioJohnsmith performs "Down a Gravel Road," "From His Window," "Break Me Open," and "Pothole Season"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/03/30/johnsmith?refid=0
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 11:13:17 -0600Katie McMahon performs in studioKatie McMahon performs "Waterford," "St. Patrick's Breast Plate," and "Newry Town"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/03/18/katie_mcmahon?refid=0
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 15:01:16 -0600Warm Beer Cold Women perform in studioInspired by the songs of Tom Waits, the cast of local production Warm Beer Cold Women chat with with Jim and Dale and perform on The Morning Show.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/03/16/warm_beer_cold_women?refid=0
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:53:56 -0600Piper's Crow perform in studioPiper's Crow perform "Stumpie," "First Leaves of Spring," and "Fertile Fields of Pebbles"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/03/10/pipers_crow?refid=0
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:19:32 -0600Chris Smither performs in studioChris Smither performs "Train Home," "Shillin' for the Blues," and "Crocodile Man"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/03/05/chris_smither?refid=0
Sat, 05 Mar 2005 12:29:48 -0600Sam Shaber performs in studioSam Shaber performs "El Dorado," "Simon Says," "Rain and Sunshine," and "Pedestal"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/02/18/sam_shaber?refid=0
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 13:31:53 -0600Carrie Newcomer performs in studioCarrie Newcomer performs "Betty's Diner," "When One Door Closes," and "The Gathering of Spirits"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/02/10/carrie_newcomer?refid=0
Thu, 10 Feb 2005 14:00:42 -0600Cam Waters and Kari Larson perform in studioCam Waters and Kari Larson perform "Travelin' Man," "Stag-O-Lee," "Shake Sugaree," and "Ragged and Dirty"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2005/02/21/cam_waters_and_kari_larson?refid=0
Tue, 01 Feb 2005 14:49:42 -0600Cast of &quot;Annie&quot; visits The Morning ShowMembers of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater production of &quot;Annie&quot; visited with Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole on The Morning Show.http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2004/06/09_ms_annie/?refid=0
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:15:00 -0500Folk-World-Blues guitarist and singer Harry Manx visits The Morning ShowFolk-World-Blues guitarist and singer Harry Manx stopped by the Morning Show studio to talk about his career. He was born on the Isle of Man, raised in Canada and learned music while traveling in Europe and Asia. He spend several months living near Bombay, India to study with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, the creator of the 20 string guitar/sitar instrument called the Mohan Veena.http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2004/05/24_ms_harry_manx/?refid=0
Tue, 25 May 2004 13:00:00 -0500Canadian folksinger Connie Kaldor visits The Morning ShowJim Ed Poole and Dale Connelly visit with Canadian folksinger Connie Kaldor about her recent Juno Award for Best Children's Recording, &quot;A Duck in New York City&quot;, and her budding television career in her country. She also performs a few songs live in the Maud Moon Weyerhaueser Music Studio.http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2004/05/25_ms_kaldor/?refid=0
Tue, 25 May 2004 12:00:00 -0500Pianist John Jensen plays Charles IvesPianist John Jensen joined Dale Connelly on The Morning Show to talk about and play some excerpts from this weekend's upcoming event, &quot;Americana: A Concord Drama,&quot; words, music and imagery focused on composer Charles Ives. The event is Saturday, May 22, 2004, 7:30pm at First Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2004/05/18_mornshow_jensen?refid=0
Mon, 17 May 2004 18:00:00 -0500Interview with folk singer/songwriter Dave PottsThe Alabama resident stopped by the Morning Show studio to chat with Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole about his recent Minnesota appearance.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2004/04/29_mornshow_potts?refid=0
Thu, 29 Apr 2004 08:00:00 -0500Morning Show Evening ConcertJoin Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole for an 2 hours of music, manners, superhuman meddling and radio melodrama. Actor and playwright Beth Gilleland appears as &quot;Incredible Betty,&quot; a caped avenger sworn to uphold generally accepted standards of polite behavior. Musical talents include the duo of vocalist/violinist Laurie Lewis and vocalist/mandolinist Tom Rozum and blues guitarist Cam Waters, who is joined by bassist David Tousley.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2004/04/23_mornshow_concert?refid=0
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 20:00:00 -0500Interview with musicians Laurie Lewis and Tom RozumLaurie Lewis and Tom Rozum join Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole in the studio to talk about their upcoming involvement in &quot;The Morning Show Evening Concert&quot; at the Fitzgerald Theater.http://minnesota.publicradio.orghttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2004/04/19_lewis_mornshow?refid=0
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 12:00:00 -0500Morning Show Holiday Pageant and Variety Show, 2002The Morning Show presented an evening of holiday comedy and song at the Fitzgerald Theater on December 6, 2002. Canadian folk diva Connie Kaldor performed some holiday favorites, and the Jaztronauts warmed things up with a bit of swing, jive, and modern jazz. The centerpiece of the evening was The Morning Show Holiday Pageant Players' unique version of A Christmas Carol, with local actor and director Peter Moore as Ebenezer Scrooge, Genway founder Dr. Larry Kyle as Jacob Marley, lyrically challenged vocalist Mel Lightner as the Ghost of Christmas Past, international fugitive Captain Billy as the Ghost of Christmas Present, and beloved journalist Bud Buck as Bob Crachit.http://music.minnesota.publicradio.org/programs/morningshow/features/0212_holidaypageant/?refid=0
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